Where is the Mazda 6 built?
Mazda’s family sedan is currently built at the Auto Alliance International plant in Flat Rock, Michigan, under the same roof as is the Ford Mustang. Japanese production of the 6 won’t be new—a slightly smaller version of the car is built there now, for sale in Japan and elsewhere—but the decision to shift the site of …
What is the difference between Mazda 6 and Mazdaspeed 6?
Aside from the engine and transmission, and AWD, the other major difference that sets the Speed ahead of the regular 6i and 6s is the ridgity of the chassis and body. Its a claimed 50% stiffer with added bracing and beefier crossmembers.
What kind of front wheel drive does a Mazda6 have?
Sleek, stylish, and beautifully crafted. Front Wheel Drive delivers all the lightweight agility you need for the city and beyond.
Is there a clock button on a Mazda 6?
In my old Mazda 6 (2008 TS) i used to hold down the clock button until it began to flash on the digital display, then adjust it but as my new car has the Mazda built in Navi System I have no “Clock Button” as it doesnt exist.
What kind of radio system does Mazda have?
AM / FM / DAB radio featuring 11-Speaker Bose surround sound system, with Bose Centrepoint 2 signal processing, SurroundStage signal processing and AudioPilot 2 noise compensation technology.
When does the clock update on the Navi system?
The clock on the Navi system does update when it picks up a satilite signal but not the clock on the dashboard. Its like they are not connected or linked together. Any news on if a solution has been found?
Where does the Mazda6 get its chassis from?
The official Mazda chassis codes are GG (saloon/hatch) and GY (estate) series – following the 626/Capella in its GF/GW series. Mazda’s Hofu Plant in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan produced the Mazda6 for international markets from February 2002 to August 2007.
Which is the sixth generation of the Mazda6?
The 2003 Mazda6 is essentially the sixth-generation Mazda 626, as the Mazda6 continues on the G platform, progressing from the GF-platform 626/Capella to the GG-platform Mazda6. The first-generation Mazda6 was launched in Japan as the Mazda Atenza in May 2002.
What is the all wheel drive system on a Mazda 6?
The all-wheel-drive system uses Mazda’s Active Torque Split computer-based control, which routes between 100% of the power to the front and 50% to the rear wheels depending on driving conditions. Originally scheduled to be launched in June 2005, the Mazdaspeed Atenza was delayed until November.
Where was the first Mazda 6 made in the US?
In North America, Mazda6 production was handled at the AutoAlliance International plant in Flat Rock, Michigan. The first Mazda 6 rolled off the AAI assembly line on October 1, 2002, one month after 626 production ended. There are also satellite plants building Mazda 6 models in China and Thailand for local markets.